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Neelam

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Summer Sangria and Crostini

August 2, 2017

summer sangria and crostini

What I love most about summer is how everything seems to linger … the sunshine, the days, the meals and … the joy.  If you read Tuesday’s post, you’ll know that a big part of my summer joy is entertaining (if you missed the post you can catch up here).  There is nothing I love more than causal dinners with friends that last late into a summers night.  And since summer brings with it an inherent ease and desire for effortlessness, I have two recipes that are just that and delicious: a Lychee Sangria and Pear and Goat Cheese Crostini.  Both can be made ahead to foster and encourage you to linger, savour and soak up summer.

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Tips and Tricks

Enchanted Inner City Outdoor Entertaining

July 31, 2017

inner city outdoor entertaining

Summer is all about dining al fresco. And there is nothing more I love than hosting friends for a casual and laid back summer meal. But with only a small, seven feet by eleven feet inner city balcony, creating an inspiring place to host my dearest required some creativity. Today I’m sharing the tricks I used to create an enchanted inner city outdoor entertaining space for anyone with a small, perhaps uninspired patio or balcony.

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Keys to Creating a Captivating Neutral Interior

July 26, 2017

captivating neutral interior

My personal design esthetic definitely leans towards traditional lines with a touch of glam and thoughtful pops of colour. But I must say, there is something beautiful and elegant about a room layered in neutrals like grey and white. They are fresh and crisp, creating a relaxed and comfortable vibe. But without careful intention, it’s easy to slip into ho-hum beige on cream on beige. So I’m sharing three keys to creating a captivating neutral interior.

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